Resources for Foreclosure Cases

This website is intended to help people who do not have a background in the law but are trying to work their way through legal problems in DuPage County, particularly issues involving cases filed at the DuPage County Judicial Center. This page is thus intended to provide specific resources for foreclosure cases. If you have concerns not covered by these topics, we recommend a search in the Illinois Legal Aid Online database or writing to the volunteer attorneys at Illinois Free Legal Answers.    

DCBA Civil Law Help Desk. The DuPage County Bar Association, in conjunction with the 18th Judicial Circuit, staffs three helpdesks weekly to assist self-represented (pro se) litigants in the areas of Family Law, Guardianship, and Civil Law (small claims, insurance, eviction, etc.). These helpdesks offer limited services for the purpose of completing documents, reviewing and assisting in the completion of court forms, and answering general questions. If appropriate, the helpdesk may refer litigants to DuPage Legal Aid, the DuPage Lawyer Referral Service, or some other agency that may be able to more effectively address the issues presented. The helpdesk volunteer attorneys will not provide legal advice nor will they represent you in court. This service is exclusively for those representing themselves in court. A scheduling system is provided for you to indicate a time you would like to visit the helpdesk and to share notes and documents related to your issue. The timeslot is not an appointment or reservation, however it will give you preference over walk-ups. 

The DCBA Civil Law Help Desk is available every Thursday from 1:00pm-4:30pm in Room 2017 of the DuPage Judicial Center. Click here for Scheduling.

H.O.M.E. DuPage, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that provides a full range of services to home buyers, low and moderate income households and homeowners in crisis. The organization means to be a resource in educating and empowering individuals to be successful homeowners through the use of innovative programming and partnerships. The organization's staff work hand in hand with clients to guide them through issues such as credit repair, overcoming mortgage default and other financial challenges as well as teaching budgeting, wise consumerism, the advantages of having a banking relationship and building savings for long term housing stability. Counselors also assist clients in becoming pre-qualified for their first home purchase and understanding complex topics such as reverse mortgages. Workshops, counseling and financial coaching sessions are offered in English and Spanish and other languages upon request. Most services are free and are offered Monday through Friday and two Saturdays per month as well as limited evening hours. For more information, CLICK HERE or call (630) 260-2500.